It wasn't about kicking them out. This was not a proposal made out of sour grapes.

It's not about sour grapes. It's about a fair shot.

As a coach, you remain optimistic. You go into every battle, every contest, thinking if we do what's right, we play hard, we got a shot. This is about the kids of West Virginia. If you consider this proposal in that vein, how can you not vote for it?

You're playing against a stacked deck. I think that's all we're asking for was a fair shot for our community and our kids to enjoy the euphoria that goes with a trip to the state tournament.

We've eight players involved in the panel, and that would be a big lump out of our squad,

The Talmud states, "Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly now, love mercy now, walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.